摘要 |
In step S 1 , image data obtained by imaging is input to an image input unit ( 1 ). In step S 2 , the diagnosis result obtained by a doctor using the image data obtained by imaging is input as diagnosis information to a diagnosis information input unit ( 2 ). In step S 3 , a keyword table ( 7 ) is searched for a keyword input to the diagnosis information input unit ( 2 ) or a diagnosis information analyzing unit ( 3 ). In step S 4 , a parameter determining unit ( 5 ) selects an initial value parameter used in an image search unit ( 4 ) from an initial value table ( 8 ) on the basis of the input keyword. In steps S 5 and S 6 , the image search unit ( 4 ) determines the optimization degree of the selected parameter by applying the parameter to the input image on the basis of the area or connectivity of a morbid region, and also extracts a morbid region by using a general computer aided diagnosis technique. |